The Thousand and One Nights (Tales)

The Thousand and One Nights, also known as Arabian Nights, is a collection of Middle Eastern folktales and stories compiled over centuries. The central framing narrative involves Scheherazade, who tells captivating stories each night to delay her execution, with the tales exploring themes of adventure, morality, love, and trickery. The stories include famous characters like Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sinbad, showcasing rich cultural traditions. The collection highlights the value of storytelling as a means of wisdom, entertainment, and social reflection, blending fantasy with lessons, and remains influential in literature and popular culture worldwide.